Aron Eisenberg dead at 50.

[Patooka]

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine actor Aron Eisenberg dies at the age of 50... after undergoing two kidney transplants

Aron Eisenberg has died at the age of 50.

His wife, Renegades actress Malissa Longo, confirmed the news in a heartbreaking Facebook post shared on Saturday.

The actor was best known for his role as a Ferengi named Nog through all seven seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. And he also guest starred on an episode of Star Trek Voyager.

The star battled health issues his entire life.

He was born with one kidney, which failed and he went on dialysis at age 14, according to TMZ.

The star underwent his first transplant when he was 17 and another when he was 46. His kidney issues prevented him from reaching an average height as he grew to only 5ft.

Damn.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

I was surprised a few years ago when I learned that he wasn't anywhere near Lofton's (Jake) age. His character was one of the ones that grew the most in the series.

 

[Gun Nut]

I'll always remember Nog as the first Ferengi to question the wisdom of the Rules of Acquisition and attend Starfleet Academy.
Jake... what a privileged asshole.... Son of a captain... nuff said.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

I'll always remember Nog as the first Ferengi to question the wisdom of the Rules of Acquisition and attend Starfleet Academy.
Jake... what a privileged asshole.... Son of a captain... nuff said.

Yeah, but he comes to grips with just how much of a hero he wasn't.